The Bank of England is actually planning to announce a new face for the note, and asked for nominations of non-living artists. While the polls technically closed a few months ago, the new petition makes a strong case for blowing the economy’s mind.

His music has sound-tracked important events in the lives of many of us. His visual art and sense of character brought a new combination of music, performance and imagery into mainstream culture. A 2002 poll of ‘100 Greatest Britons’ voted for by the public listed Bowie as number 29 which demonstrates the how celebrated and familiar he is to British people. There is no better person to be on the next £20 note.